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The state alters district lines to reflect population shifts identified by the U.S. Census once every 10 years. The process is called redistricting. Both political parties have acknowledged flaws in Ohio's system.

A House-passed plan would create a seven-member panel to redraw legislative lines. Two minority-party votes would be needed to adopt the boundaries.

Lacking those votes, the majority could draw the maps, but they could be in place for only four years instead of 10. They also must adhere to geographic rules making it tougher to draw districts that favor one party.